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    Health Reform and Integrative Care  Nov 6, 2009
    For the website of The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. For the website of The American Board of Preventive Medicine. (CBS News -- Health)

    Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer  Nov 6, 2009
    The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has more about. Copyright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Senate health-care bill would cover prayer-based treatments  Nov 4, 2009
    I am sure there are other situations about alternative medicine. These are the ones that come to mind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Corporate wellness programme launched  Nov 4, 2009
    However, Dr. Kumbuor said as much as complementary alternative medicine was being promoted, it was also important to acknowledge the role of western medicine in corrective surgery, neurology, cardiology, diagnostic techniques and in responding to emergencies ... Dr. Kumbuor said guidelines for regulatory control of all wellness Spas and Complementary Alternative Medicine practices by MOH were being rolled-out for implementation adding, the Board of the Regulatory Council would soon be... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Karadzic attacks war crimes tribunal  Nov 4, 2009
    He had been on the run for more than 13 years and was living in disguise in Belgrade, practicing alternative medicine at a clinic. Karadzic faces life in prison if he is convicted. (CNN)

    Demand Fuels Alternative Medicine Classes  Nov 3, 2009
    It's another example of how alternative medicine has become mainstream ... The government has spent more than $22 million to help medical and nursing schools start teaching about alternative medicine - lesson plans that some critics say are biased toward unproven remedies ... Additional tax money has been spent to recruit and train young doctors to do research in this field, launching some into careers as alternative medicine providers. (CBS News)

    More medicalschools teach alternative remedies  Nov 2, 2009
    More medical schools teaching alt. remedies - Alternative medicine- msnbc ... 5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine ... It's another example of how alternative medicine has become mainstream. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Four questions for Deepak Chopra  Nov 2, 2009
    Deepak Chopra is one busy spiritualist, physician, alternative medicine guru, author, motivational speaker, philosopher, radio host and celebrity. Somehow, Chopra also finds time to write a weekly column for The Chronicle's SFGate. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Med, nursing schools teaching alternative remedies  Nov 2, 2009
    The government has spent more than $22 million to help medical and nursing schools start teaching about alternative medicine but some critics saythe lesson plans are biased toward unproven remedies ... The government has spent more than $22 million to help medical and nursingschools start teaching about alternative medicine and some critics say the lesson plans are biased toward unproven remedies ... It's another example of how alternative medicine has become mainstream. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    What’s Happening  Nov 1, 2009
    The author of a study on acupuncture and Parkinson s Disease, Jill will speak on Parkinson s and alternative medicine. The Tellers of Tales begins its 20th season at 1 p.m. at the Joyner-Green Valley Library. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Beat economy-induced stress with massage therapists' secrets (2)  Nov 1, 2009
    Whatever its source, prolonged stress can have serious health consequences - a well-known fact that may contribute to Americans' willingness to spend money on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), like. In 2007, Americans spent 33. (Charles City Press, IO)

    'Bioidenticals' not FDA-approved, contain estrogen  Oct 31, 2009
    5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine ... In full-page ads in major newspapers, several alternative medicine groups claimed that estriol is safe, criticized synthetic, hyper-expensive prescription drugs, and asked, Why is the FDA so hostile to natural medicine. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Woman convicted of selling human growth hormone  Oct 31, 2009
    5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. Yet these mostly unproven treatments are now mainstream and used by more than a third of all Americans. (Fresno Bee -- State)

    Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients  Oct 30, 2009
    The study, published in a recent issue of the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies, received funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. SOURCE: Saint Joseph Hospital, news release, October 2009. (MEDLINEplus)

    Bioidenticals: Estrogen without FDA approval for menopause?  Oct 30, 2009
    In full-page ads in major newspapers, several alternative medicine groups claimed that estriol is safe, criticized "synthetic, hyper-expensive" prescription drugs, and asked, "Why is the FDA so hostile to 'natural' medicine?". There are several thousand compounding pharmacies in the United States and hormones are a significant part of their business, said L.D. King, executive director of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists in Missouri City, Texas. (USA Today -- News)

    Natural Swine Flu Prevention  Oct 28, 2009
    Alternative Medicine to Avoid the H1N1 Virus ... It is easy to avoid the flu this winter season with alternative medicine. (Suite101.com)

    * Another Tamiflu- resistant A(H1N1) patient announced  Oct 28, 2009
    He added that the CDC has 960,000 doses of Relenza, an alternative medicine to Tamiflu, in stock in the event of more Tamiflu-resistant cases being discovered. This story has been viewed 516 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Karadzic war crimes trial off to slow start  Oct 27, 2009
    For his part, the former Bosnian Serb leader who was caught in Serbia after 13 years on the run in July 2008 during which he had disguised himself as a doctor of alternative medicine has developed a two-pronged strategy. Alleged deal. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)

    Karadzic's war crimes trial to go on  Oct 27, 2009
    Karadzic was arrested last year after more than a decade on the run and was found to have been living in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and practicing alternative medicine in disguise. In a letter dated Wednesday and made public Thursday, Karadzic complained to the International Criminal Tribunal that he had not received the relevant case material on time. (CNN -- International)

    Somers' cancer advice is risky  Oct 26, 2009
    (CNN) -- This week, the comedic actress Suzanne Somers is promoting her newly released book, which espouses the virtues of alternative medicine and, more important, explains why one should avoid conventional medicine. She is a wonderful actress, and I wish she would stick to her first chosen profession. (CNN)

    Sick of the flu?  Oct 26, 2009
    "For the most part, these home remedies are out there because, on the medical side, your doctor doesn't have a cure in a back pocket," says Dr. Brent Bauer, who evaluates alternative medicine therapies for the Mayo Clinic. Researchers continue to sort out various folk remedies, creating a so-called teeter-totter of conflicting research, so people should discuss concerns with a health professional, he and others say. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    Unknown risks from menopause remedies  Oct 26, 2009
    Menopause remedies contain unknown risks - Alternative medicine- msnbc ... 19: TODAYs Ann Curry talks to actress Suzanne Somers, who was misdiagnosed with full-body cancer, about her search for alternative medicine and her new book, Knockout ... 5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Bachtel: The unintended consequences of reforming health care  Oct 25, 2009
    Regardless of a person's income or education, the use of alternative medicine - herbal remedies, acupuncture, aroma therapy, specialty diets, etc ... According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2006, Americans spent about $34 billion on alternative medicine ... Canadians, too, are avid users of alternative medicine and in 2006 spent about $8 billion, or $237 per person, on nontraditional therapies, according to the Fraser Institute. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Traditional eye medicine use by newly presenting ophthalmic patients to a teaching hospital in South-eastern Nigeria: socio-demographic and clinical correlates  Oct 24, 2009
    BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:40doi:10. 1186/1472-6882-9-40. (BioMed Central)

    FDA warns against online swine flu scams  Oct 23, 2009
    Federal officials have sent warning letters to promoters of more than 140 swine flu-related products, including well-known alternative medicine advocate Dr. for his "Immune Support Formula.". Consumer Reports also has warned subscribers to be wary. (USA Today -- News)

    Want to Get Pregnant? Relax  Oct 21, 2009
    A team at the University of California, San Francisco questioned 431 couples undergoing infertility therapy and found that 28 percent had tried some kind of alternative medicine, mostly acupuncture or herbs, but they were not any more likely to achieve pregnancy. 2009 Reuters. (Newsmax)

    Want to Get Pregnant? Just Relax  Oct 21, 2009
    A team at the University of California, San Francisco questioned 431 couples undergoing infertility therapy and found that 28 percent had tried some kind of alternative medicine, mostly acupuncture or herbs, but they were not any more likely to achieve pregnancy. (Reporting by Maggie Fox, editing by Jackie Frank). (MEDLINEplus)

    Suzanne Somers, Cancer & Controversy  Oct 21, 2009
    I also chose alternative medicine when I was diagnosed with Chrons Disease at the age of 27 ... I not only did the alternative medicine but became a patient of a homeopathic doctor. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments  Oct 20, 2009
    While most women are more than willing to bear these burdens for a chance at beating breast cancer, these side effects, along with the inevitable emotional stress, have given rise to another branch of cancer treatment: alternative medicine. Today, more and more women are turning to alternative treatments for breast cancer, such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies and traditional Chinese medicine. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Suzanne Somers questions chemo in new book  Oct 20, 2009
    19: TODAYs Ann Curry talks to actress Suzanne Somers, who was misdiagnosed with full-body cancer, about her search for alternative medicine and her new book, Knockout ... " Actress Jenny McCarthy advocates a special dietary regime, supplements, metal detox and delayed vaccines to treat autism.The issue goes beyond alternative medicine. Tennis great John McEnroe has been advocating widespread screening for prostate cancer, which Brawley and others say is not necessarily wise.And comedian... (MSNBC -- Health)

    Suzanne Somers works to Knockout cancer  Oct 20, 2009
    19: TODAYs Ann Curry talks to actress Suzanne Somers, who was misdiagnosed with full-body cancer, about her search for alternative medicine and her new book, Knockout. . (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)

    Somers Argues Chemo Is Pointless In Book  Oct 20, 2009
    " Actress Jenny McCarthy advocates a special dietary regime, supplements, metal detox and delayed vaccines to treat autism. The issue goes beyond alternative medicine. Tennis great John McEnroe has been advocating widespread screening for prostate cancer, which Brawley and others say is not necessarily wise. And comedian Bill Maher has made no secret of his disdain for flu shots, questioning why you'd let someone "stick a disease into your arm. " He also said pregnant women shouldn't get the new... (Click2Houston, TX)

    Infectious Causes of Irritable Bowe...  Oct 19, 2009
    In alternative medicine a systemic yeast infection (candidiasis) is often blamed for a variety of symptoms, but this is controversial. Candida has also been blamed for irritable bowel syndrome, especially the diarrhea-dominant form (IBS/D), but studies are sparse. (Suite101.com)

    Healthy competition  Oct 19, 2009
    It has a lot of ads for vitamins, herbal supplements and yoga DVDs, but Alternative Medicine Monthly this is not ... It has a lot of ads for vitamins, herbal supplements and yoga DVDs, but Alternative Medicine Monthly this is not. (New York Post -- News)

    Youth Impact: Cancer awareness reaches teens through family, friends  Oct 17, 2009
    Martinez said her mother was stubborn and after rounds of alternative medicine and failed treatments in Mexico, her mother looked into getting treatment in the United States. Sadly, Martinez said, her mother s body could not endure the chemotherapy and radiation treatment. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Lean for life  Oct 16, 2009
    Long hours at the office and a fully booked social calendar can result in chronic stress, which "can raise blood pressure, promote weight gain and cause mood swings," says Fitness magazine's advisory board member Mark A. Moyad, M.D., director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. "Research shows that eating 500 to 1,000 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids daily can lessen the damage.". (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Drews crew ready to roll in the Greater Boston Walk Now For Autism fundraiser  Oct 15, 2009
    Complementary and Alternative Medicine. If you go. (Scituate Mariner, MA)

    Transcendental meditation reduces stress, improves mental health among women with breast cancer  Oct 14, 2009
    The study was supported by grants from the Retirement Research Foundation of Chicago and the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine ... There have been an increasing number of women using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for female-specific cancers. (EurekAlert!)

    Nutritionist Joins "Down2Size" Bod Squad  Oct 14, 2009
    In 2001, Morrison was on the m 00004000 edical staff at the Atkins Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in New York City, where he worked under Dr. Robert Atkins, developer of the low carbohydrate lifestyle. He then went on to become the medical director of the Wellness Medical Center of Integrative Medicine in New York City. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Doctor who hailed herbal cancer cure arrested  Oct 9, 2009
    Daniel was interviewed by investigators in August 2004, and she denied ever practicing alternative medicine for cancer, court documents show. She also attested that she never talked about a 60 percent cancer cure rate on television. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Come down hard on LBA scammers: Consumer bodies  Oct 8, 2009
    PETALING JAYA: Consumer associations have urged the relevant enforcement agencies to come down hard on bogus alternative medicine practitioners, doctors and sinseh (traditional medicine practitioners) offering unproven therapy and treatments ... Muhammad Shaani said there should be an effective professional body to register and supervise alternative medicine practitioners. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Cleavage Creek Wines Fighting Breast Cancer One...  Oct 7, 2009
    Integrative medicine, which combines traditional and alternative medicine, is a priority. If Arlene had had access to this type of treatment she would still be alive today. (Fox News)

    Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis  Oct 5, 2009
    In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers sought to explore the pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in patients with a prior diagnosis of CRS at a rhinology outpatient clinic in Aberdeen, Scotland. CRS is defined as a group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and paranasal sinuses of at least 12 weeks duration. (EurekAlert!)

    Bleeding scam: LBA is 'junk science'  Oct 5, 2009
    With just a drop, unscrupulous doctors, sinsehs and alternative medicine practitioners claim they are able to diagnose a host of illnesses, ranging from vitamin deficiencies to cancer. They are able to convince their unsuspecting patients by using an impressive but discredited test method called Live Blood Analysis (LBA). (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Natural remedies can help fight flu  Oct 2, 2009
    At the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, we blend the best of all worlds to provide a whole-person approach to ailments ... Dr. Tamar Hoffmann, assistant clinical professor, Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, is board-certified in internal medicine and a certified Ayurvedic practitioner. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    COA News, Oct. 1 edition  Oct 1, 2009
    Mind/Body Holistic Health Fair Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Experience this day of discovery about alternative medicine at the Senior Center. Modalities to be represented include Reiki, Tai Chi, Yoga, Acupuncture, Chiropractics and Chair Massage, to name a few. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    The Benefits of Holy Basil  Sep 30, 2009
    Animals studies supported tulsi as having anticancer (Magesh V., Phytotherapy Research, 2009), heart protective (Panda, VS, Alternative Medicine Review, 2009), and immunostimulant properties (Saini, et. al.,Journal of Microbial Immunology, 2009). (Suite101.com)

    Why not alternative medicine?  Sep 30, 2009
    com - Why not alternative medicine ... Why not alternative medicine ... Why not alternative medicine. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    What would Jesus do? (303)  Sep 30, 2009
    cedarchopper wrote on Sep 28, 2009 10:43 PM:" The interesting points about "health care reform" are in the architecture of the legislation ...a National ID Card that will interface every aspect of your life, including your financial accounts. This will all fit in with the security grid that been overtly and covertly built with the ability to record and track every activity...Total Information Awareness, everybody remembers that, right? With the Federal Government in control of health care, your... (Boerne Star, TX)

    Doctors from Vancouver and Calgary Awarded World's Largest Prize for Complementary and Alternative Medicine  Sep 26, 2009
    $250,000 Dr. Rogers Prize Recognizes Two 'Agents of Change. Rickhi and Gunn, who are at the forefront of the CAM movement in Canada," said Dr. Anita Tannis, a West Vancouver MD who practices integrative medicine and spokesperson for the Dr. Rogers Prize. "These two exemplify the vision, leadership and integrity that characterized Dr. Rogers' lifetime's work. (Canada Newswire)

    Naturopath bridges gap in treatment, prevention  Sep 22, 2009
    According to Peters, naturopathic medicine fills the gap between conventional and alternative medicine. "It is Western, but holistic," she says. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    12 Poisoned in Berlin Group Therapy, 2 Die  Sep 21, 2009
    The doctor, his 41-year-old wife, who runs a practice for alternative medicine in the same building, and 12 other people attended the session Saturday, according to a police statement. "During the session, which lasted several hours, he supposedly gave the patients various kinds of substances and drugs that initially led to reactions like nausea and vomiting," the statement said. (CBS News)

    Patrick Swayze's Destiny  Sep 17, 2009
    His refusal to listen to alternative medicine remedies, could of cost him his life. Patrick Swayze was only 57 years old when he died and he looked like the picture of health. (Suite101.com)

    ASU gets grant to study asthma in Latinos  Sep 15, 2009
    NIH s National Center of Contemporary and Alternative Medicine is giving the money to ASU researchers to study asthma disparities among Latino children. Kimberly Sidora-Arcoleo, an assistant professor in the Center for Children, Teens & Families at the nursing college, is principal investigator of the study. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    There will be no recovery until debt tumour is excised  Sep 15, 2009
    Walking jauntily down the street, you bump into a practitioner of alternative medicine ... As you stride from the hospital, you bump into the practitioner of alternative medicine ... The alternative medicine practitioner follows Hyman Minsky's financial instability hypothesis (based on what Keynes actually did say - as well as the wisdom of Joseph Schumpeter and, in whispers, Karl Marx). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    A pain cream to shield you during heart attack  Sep 15, 2009
    In a broad sense, this work may provide a Rosetta stone for translating alternative medicine techniqueslike acupunctureto Western medicine. Perhaps we can understand the biological mechanisms of how alternative treatments may be successful for patients, Jones added. (India Times, India)

    Alternative medicine practice uses energy portals to aid in health  Sep 11, 2009
    Alternative medicine practitioner Aiteen Zhang, of Westford, adjusts a chakra, or energy portal, in her body. Zhang practices Longevitology, which originated in Tibet. (Westford Eagle, MA)

    Islanders optimistic, skeptical  Sep 11, 2009
    "Amy Brown, a UH associate professor in the school's Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, cast the health care debate in terms of the federal government's priorities."This country shouldn't be spending billions fighting a Middle East war while people here die when we have the best medical care in the world," she said.GOP not impressed Local Republicans who watched the speech, however, said Obama simply tried to repackage a reform plan that is in jeopardy in Congress and with the... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Costa: My experience with alternative medicine  Sep 9, 2009
    By Peter Costa/CostaLiving. Tue Sep 08, 2009, 08:24 AM EDT. (Westford Eagle, MA)

    How To Boost Value Of Alzheimer's-fighting Compounds  Sep 8, 2009
    Pasinetti is the principal investigator for the Center of Excellence for Research and Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Alzheimer's Disease grant from the National Institutes of Health that funded the work. Ferruzzi said further studies will focus on the mechanisms that control absorption of compounds during chronic consumption. (Science Daily)

    Yoga Helps Stretch Away Back Pain  Sep 6, 2009
    "Complementary alternative medicine utilization has increased nearly 10 percent in recent years, with back pain as the most commonly reported reason for its use," the authors noted. "One of the most common complementary alternative medicine activities is yoga, with participation reported at approximately 14.9 million in the United States.". (ABC News)

    New treatment for autism?  Sep 6, 2009
    Glutathione has been talked about for years in alternative medicine. In February of last year, the Riggles brought their research to Kosair. (FOX 11, AZ)

    New spa treatments include something for everyone  Sep 5, 2009
    Spas are offering healing energy therapies for people who are interested in alternative medicine, said Ellis. Canyon Ranch in Tucson, has an energy healing menu that includes Acutonics a sound healing treatment and a Chinese Herbal consultation, in which a specialist in Chinese medicine recommends herbs to treat ailments, including PMS, migraines, asthma and arthritis. (USA Today -- Travel)

    Health Watch: Stress-busting massage tips  Sep 4, 2009
    Whatever its source, prolonged stress can have serious health consequences - a well-known fact that may contribute to Americans' willingness to spend money on complementary and alternative medicine. In 2007, Americans spent $33. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    More of this story...  Sep 4, 2009
    They provide Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dermatology Telemedicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Planning, Dentistry, Clinical Laboratory, Radiology, Mammography, Ultrasound, Integrated Complementary Alternative Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Education and Promotion, Translation, Integrated Behavioral Health, Nutrition Counseling, Digital Retinal Screening, Community Outreach and Transportation services. They retain medical staff privileges at various hospitals throughout the... (The Exeter Sun, CA)

    Go less, shorten treatments to hold on to the spa  Sep 2, 2009
    HEALING ENERGY: Spas are offering healing energy therapies for people who are interested in alternative medicine, said Ellis. Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Ariz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Children With Autism Use Alternative Keyboard To Communicate With Their Families And Their World  Sep 2, 2009
    12, 2009) Primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine use and desire more CAM education for this population. The study of 539. (Science Daily)

    Regular Yoga May Improve Eating Habits  Aug 29, 2009
    The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has more about. Copyright. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Colicky babies can frustrate any parent  Aug 28, 2009
    Editor's note: Doctors from the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine clinic at the University of Hawai'i's John A. Burns School of Medicine have joined the Prescriptions rotation and will appear every five weeks ... She practices holistic pediatrics at the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clinic at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Nuisance Or Nutrient? Kudzu Shows Promise As A Dietary Supplement  Aug 28, 2009
    3, 2008) With cancer survivors increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine to manage the short-term and long-term effects of their conditions, a study from the National Cancer Institute. . (Science Daily)

    Stomach Ulcer Pain Treatments  Aug 28, 2009
    Alternative Medicine by Burton Goldberg, Larry Trivieri, and John W. Anderson (January 28, 2002, Ten Speed Press) notes a case in which a doctor used acupuncture to treat a patient's ulcers. After two days of acupuncture treatment, the patient no longer needed medication. (Suite101.com)

    Health Key: Tribune Company Launches Their Own Health Portal Aimed at Becoming a Resource for a Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit  Aug 26, 2009
    Alternative Medicine Encyclopedia. We Want Your Feedback. (FOX61, CT)

    Not Everyone Wants to Be Vaccinated Against Pandemic Flu  Aug 26, 2009
    Parents who favored alternative medicine were most likely to be opposed to vaccination for themselves and their children, but the study found that even health-care workers were reluctant to get vaccinated against an illness they perceived as mild. "Participants were very concerned that in a pandemic, a vaccine would be brought to market without sufficient testing for safety," wrote Natalie Henrich of the University of British Columbia and Bev Holmes of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. (MEDLINEplus)

    Migraine Treatments - Natural Pain ...  Aug 25, 2009
    Natural Alternative Medicine and Pain Relief for Headaches. Continually taking painkillers for debilitating migraines can take its toll on the body. (Suite101.com)

    Cook’s latest thriller is less than stellar  Aug 23, 2009
    This sends Stapleton on a crusade against alternative medicine, but his zeal fizzles almost immediately. People have faith in alternative medicine because they want to believe, he laments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Acupuncture school pinpoints growth  Aug 22, 2009
    This exponential growth comes at a time when Americans are spending billions of dollars out of their own pockets on complementary and alternative medicine ... Alternative medicine is emerging as a top growth career, she said, with an estimated 10,000 students graduating from 54 colleges of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the U.S. last year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Could water really have a memory?  Aug 21, 2009
    Moreover, the research would have a major impact on the credibility of homeopathy, because it is a form of alternative medicine that relies on remedies made by diluting the key curative ingredient over and over again until that ingredient has disappeared. Even Benveniste was shocked by the implications of his own work. (BBC News)

    In vitro fertilization less successful with alternative fertility treatments  Aug 19, 2009
    Women who are desperately trying to get pregnant might want to avoid complementary and alternative medicine. Women who are desperately trying to get pregnant might want to avoid complementary and alternative medicine ... But a new study from Denmark finds that the success of IVF treatment is 30% lower among women who have used alternative medicine. (EurekAlert!)

    LETTER: Less 'coverage,' more real insurance needed  Aug 19, 2009
    Insurance has not been entirely standardized, and in recent years there has actually been some movement toward policies covering alternative medicine. If you cant find a policy you like, there has been for at least some (without employer plans) the ability to go without insurance and use the money to pay cash for your favorite methods, which tend to be cheap. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Q&A with Mystic Valley Elder Services  Aug 18, 2009
    Chiropractic medicine and acupuncture are part of what is called Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) ... One good resource to help you with your decision is the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAM), a part of the federal National Institutes of Health. (Reading Advocate, MA)

    Health, Education, and Safety Fair Set For Today  Aug 16, 2009
    Booths will feature information on alternative medicine, bike safety, the Blood Mobile, car seat safety, dental, diabetic counseling, driver safety, elderly services, fire and police, hearing, medical services, United Way, and vision. For more information, call 297-5953. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Whole Foods CEO Quotes Margaret Thatcher, Whole Foods Shoppers Horrified  Aug 15, 2009
    There is a much broader spectrum to alternative medicine than simply accupuncture or chiropractics. We have PROOF that natural health programs can in fact reverse chronic illness without drugs, chemicals, surgery or radiation but they [the interests of "big pharma" and the AMA] have a lot to lose if truly natural health programs are funded, that cost much less. (The American Conservative)

    White Tea Could Keep You Healthy And Looking Young  Aug 15, 2009
    BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2009, 9:27 (4 August 2009). Adapted from materials provided by , via. (Science Daily)

    Scene 13: Rockin' Docs, A Showcase Showdown & WOAH!-Men  Aug 14, 2009
    According to one of the aforementioned "superheroes", Dr. Edward Clark, these musical physicians have even formed a group, "Well, Alternative Medicine is a group of Docs Who Rock. We formed about ten years ago...we've reformed and we're ready for action." ... Alternative Medicine - featuring Dr. Edward Clark - is comprised of doctors from around Central GA. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Health calendar  Aug 14, 2009
    ALTERNATIVE/ENERGY MEDICINE LECTURE, to the Stanford University Alumni Association, Hawai'i chapter, "Why CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) and Energy Medicine Have a Very Different Science Foundation than Orthodox Medicine," by William A. Tiller, American Academy for the Advancement of Science fellow, former Westinghouse Research Laboratories advisory physicist, and Stanford University professor emeritus, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 23, Maple Garden/Yen King Restaurant; $25/with lunch;... (Honolulu Advertiser)

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